Boosey & Hawkes Piazzolla - 25 Piazzolla Tangos - Violoncelle et Piano
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Summary of This Sheet Music
25 tangos by the revolutionary composer and musician Astor Piazzolla, arranged for cello and piano. These tangos, beloved by audiences, offer an immersion into the world of tango nuevo: intense writing, marked syncopations, rapid changes of character, and immediate expressiveness. The collection highlights the complementarity of the duo, alternating melodic passages where the cello "sings" with great freedom, and piano accompaniments that structure the groove and the typical tango pulse. The influence of classical music is evident in the construction, jazz in the harmony and rhythmic drive, and Latin music in the energy and accentuation. Perfect for enriching a concert program, preparing an audition, or simply building a repertoire of iconic tangos, this volume also includes two major Piazzolla titles, Libertango and Oblivion, which have become essential standards.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Latin | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Astor Piazzolla | Difficulty | intermediate - advanced |
| Instrumentation | cello and piano | Pages | 120 |
| Genre | tango sheet music | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required to play 25 Piazzolla Tangos on the cello?
The indicated level is intermediate to advanced. The writing notably requires mastery of marked syncopations and the rapid character changes typical of tango nuevo.
Are Libertango and Oblivion included in this collection?
Two major titles, Libertango and Oblivion, are included among the 25 tangos gathered.
What instrumentation is planned for Piazzolla - 25 Piazzolla Tangos?
The edition is arranged for cello and piano. The cello part carries the melodic lines, while the piano structures the pulse and groove of the tango.
How many pages does the score have?
The book totals 120 pages of sheet music.
Is this Piazzolla score suitable for a concert program?
The collection brings together 25 tangos by Astor Piazzolla in the tango nuevo style. The writing combines a structure influenced by classical music with harmonies derived from jazz. Its format for cello and piano allows integration into a concert program or preparation for an audition.



